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Elnan Cottage - A quiet escape

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Private kitchen

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9.9Outstanding

(36 Ratings)

Guests enjoyed a wonderful stay at the beautiful cottage, praising the warm welcome, great location, cleanliness, and well-equipped amenities. Looking forward to returning!

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9.9 / 10.0

Outstanding(36 Ratings)

House in County Donegal

6 guests · 3 bedrooms · 1 bath

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

High-end valueWell priced for this area

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About this house rental

This early 20th century 3-bedroom house has been extensively refurbished and modernized. It sleeps 6 with two double bedrooms and one twin bedded room. There are two bathrooms, (one en suite), a sitting room/dining area and separate kitchen.
The house is set back from the road, nestling at the foot of a mountain. A large grassed area at the front of the house provides space for children to play, (but due to a shallow stream on the boundary, young children should be supervised).
The village of Ballyliffin is a short distance away with a shop, petrol station, fast food shop and four large hotels. The world renowned Ballyliffin Links Golf Course is visible from the house and less than a mile away by road.
The nearest beach, Pollen Bay is a short drive away and is just one of the many picturesque beaches within easy reach of the house.
Situated on the Inishowen Peninsula this house is in one of Ireland's most beautiful areas. Opportunities for walking, cycling , golf, surfing and horse riding are all close at hand, as well as places of historical interest.

Amenities at Elnan Cottage - A quiet escape

Non-smoking

No pets allowed

Family friendly

Map of County Donegal

city location on map

Nearby attractions

Glenveagh National Park

Assaranca Waterfall

Fanad Head Lighthouse

St Columb's Park

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Additional fees to expect

Cleaning & other feesWe include all stay related fees in the Cleaning Fee line, which may include cleaning, property manager, resort, tourism and other stay related fees. All Vrbo properties are professionally cleaned after each stay.

Booking feeNo booking fees, easy credit card payments.

Service feeThis helps Vrbo provide a safer and more secure booking experience.

TaxesTaxes on accommodation such as Occupancy Tax, VAT, or GST. May also include tourism fees.

Customer support

Customer support is handled by our partner Vrbo

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Top rated by guests

9.9Outstanding

(36 Ratings)

Guests enjoyed a wonderful stay at the beautiful cottage, praising the warm welcome, great location, cleanliness, and well-equipped amenities. Looking forward to returning!

From real guest reviews summarized by AI

Don't miss out! Price and availability may change

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9.9 / 10.0

Outstanding(36 Ratings)

House in County Donegal

6 guests · 3 bedrooms · 1 bath

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

High-end valueWell priced for this area

Book with confidenceWe partner with the top travel sites so you know you're getting a great deal on the perfect rental

Map of County Donegal

city location on map

Nearby attractions

Glenveagh National Park

Assaranca Waterfall

Fanad Head Lighthouse

St Columb's Park

About this house rental

This early 20th century 3-bedroom house has been extensively refurbished and modernized. It sleeps 6 with two double bedrooms and one twin bedded room. There are two bathrooms, (one en suite), a sitting room/dining area and separate kitchen.
The house is set back from the road, nestling at the foot of a mountain. A large grassed area at the front of the house provides space for children to play, (but due to a shallow stream on the boundary, young children should be supervised).
The village of Ballyliffin is a short distance away with a shop, petrol station, fast food shop and four large hotels. The world renowned Ballyliffin Links Golf Course is visible from the house and less than a mile away by road.
The nearest beach, Pollen Bay is a short drive away and is just one of the many picturesque beaches within easy reach of the house.
Situated on the Inishowen Peninsula this house is in one of Ireland's most beautiful areas. Opportunities for walking, cycling , golf, surfing and horse riding are all close at hand, as well as places of historical interest.

Amenities

Non-smoking

No pets allowed

Family friendly

Things to know

Additional fees to expect

Cleaning & other feesWe include all stay related fees in the Cleaning Fee line, which may include cleaning, property manager, resort, tourism and other stay related fees. All Vrbo properties are professionally cleaned after each stay.

Booking feeNo booking fees, easy credit card payments.

Service feeThis helps Vrbo provide a safer and more secure booking experience.

TaxesTaxes on accommodation such as Occupancy Tax, VAT, or GST. May also include tourism fees.

Customer support

Customer support is handled by our partner Vrbo

Ratings and reviews

9.9 / 10.0

Outstanding(36 Ratings)

Summary of reviews

Guests enjoyed a wonderful stay at the beautiful cottage, praising the warm welcome, great location, cleanliness, and well-equipped amenities. Looking forward to returning!

From real guest reviews summarized by AI

10.0 / 10.0

Peaceful setting and short drive to a beautiful, wild beach. Cottage was really comfortable, clean and cosy.

10.0 / 10.0

Everything was perfect. The house is a great location and immaculate. Philip was available if we needed anything and we enjoyed our stay. Thanks uou for renting to us.

10.0 / 10.0

My sisters and I had a great stay at Elnan Cottage, a wonderful place to explore all that the Inishowen Peninsula has to offer. One evening, we walked to Nancy's Barn for traditional Irish music and drinks and had a fabulous lunch there the next day. In the morning, we walked on the stunning nearby beach. The cottage is well-equipped and super comfortable. I'm looking forward to returning!

10.0 / 10.0

We loved our stay! It is perfect for any holiday. This is our second year staying at the cottage. We look forward to staying at the home next year.

10.0 / 10.0

This is my third stay. The cottage is lovely. It is clean and the perfect size and location. I will continue to return.

10.0 / 10.0

Enjoyed a wonderful week staying in this beautiful cottage. Great host , made us feel very welcome.. Will be back for sure 👍🍀

10.0 / 10.0

We loved our stay at the cottage. The location was fantastic, the cottage was well set up and spacious. We already booked it for our holiday next year.

10.0 / 10.0

We really enjoyed our stay there. It's in a lovely peaceful area and close to amenities and some lovely beaches and interesting areas to visit. I loved being able to just switch off as we all did. The cottage is very comfortable, cozy and well maintained

8.0 / 10.0

This is a lovely cottage, beautifully restored. There was everything you could need for your stay. The double bed was a little low for me and the television was pretty high on the wall, but otherwise it was a great place. Susan met us when we arrived and she gave us lots of suggestions for places to visit and also for pubs/restaurants - most of which we went to.

10.0 / 10.0

Superb location. House brilliantly equipped. Squeaky clean on arrival.

10.0 / 10.0

This my second stay at the cottage and won’t be the last. It is in a great location, perfect size, and the modern amenities are top notch. Pat and Barb are great hosts.

10.0 / 10.0

Beautiful location for a lovely cottage. Views were brilliant of the Atlantic Ocean, country fields and nearby hills. My friend and I played the Glashedy Links and the Old Course on the superb Ballyliffin Golf Course. You can see the club's golf course from the front door of the cottage. The weather was amazing for the time of year 13th to the 16th of November. Our wives enjoyed driving around viewing the area and the great scenery. We all had a great time and looking forward to staying there next year.

5.0 / 10.0

Our stay was perfect. Pat and Barb took care of everything. The location and cleanliness of the cottage was perfect. I can’t wait to come back!!!! Bob W.

10.0 / 10.0

Beautiful location. And the picture of he cottage don't do it justice. The cottage is several hundred years old, but they've done a fabulous job with the remodel. It was warm & comfortable. The kitchen had everything you could hope for and the internet was good too.

10.0 / 10.0

Fantastic cottage with loads of space to relax as a base for a visit to the area for a wedding. Comfortable home with lots of space and plenty of extras in the cottage. We had great weather so did not use the heating but this was all explained upon arrival but having WiFi definitely helped for the kids to get connected. There was also lots of games, books, dvds etc for you to make use of. Great check-in and check-out process and we would definitely stay again to visit the surrounding area.

10.0 / 10.0

Cottage was spotless clean all you needed for 4 nights stay was therd for 4 nights stay was there .

Cottage was spotless clean all you needed for 4 nights stay was therd for 4 nights stay was there .

Lovely property close to all a.enities beach restraunts etc. Spotless clean nice atmosphere in cottage enjoyed by all Thsnk you Warm Regardd Caroline Swann

10.0 / 10.0

Lovely house, great stay

Lovely house, great stay

House was as described, everything you could need for a stay, thanks

10.0 / 10.0

Elnan Cottage

Elnan Cottage

Stayed for 1 week and it was a lovely location. Had all mod cons but still had character. Short drives to many scenic areas. Near restaurants, shops and takeaways. Thanks to Susan, Phillip. Looking forward to staying again in the near future.

10.0 / 10.0

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Perfectly cleaned property fully kitted out with all utilities. Loads of cd and board games. Hosts on call if required. Thoroughly enjoyed the stay.

10.0 / 10.0

Lovely cottage

Lovely cottage

The cottage is clean, cosy and well kitted out, very well located and Susan and Phillip were more than welcoming.

10.0 / 10.0

Lovely cosy cottage

Lovely cosy cottage

Elnan cottage is a beautiful spot about 1 min drive from the centre of Ballyliffan. Susan was very friendly on arrival and provided us with some great ideas for things to do with our young family. The cottage was spotlessly clean and cosy and we thoroughly enjoyed our stay. We will definitely be back.

10.0 / 10.0

Comfy and cozy

Comfy and cozy

The cottage was very clean, comfortable and spacious. Perfect location. The 2nd bathroom was much appreciated while traveling with 4 adults. Would stay again! Peaceful environment

10.0 / 10.0

Elnan cottage in Ballyliffin

Elnan cottage in Ballyliffin

Rented the cottage for 3 nights to attend a wedding in the town. The cottage was absolutely perfect... Clean, spacious, great location and very peaceful. No hesitation in recommending Elnan Cottage... Hope to go back again someday!! Thank you for a lovely stay!

10.0 / 10.0

Great cottage in lovely location

Great cottage in lovely location

Would really recommend this cottage. Lovely and clean and well equipped with everything you would ever need. Great location with lots to do, even on a cold June week ! We had a great time and will return.

8.0 / 10.0

Home from home

Home from home

Beautiful wee cottage in a lovely peaceful area with great views, weather was gorgeous which is always a bonus, we had everything we needed and the kids enjoyed playing on the large grass area and exploring up the mountain

10.0 / 10.0

Perfect holiday getaway!

Perfect holiday getaway!

A beautifully restored cottage with every modern amenity! What a find... my family enjoyed all the outdoors had to offer in Donegal but our cottage was the icing on the cake. So close to the most beautiful beaches and scenery, but yet so homely and cosy... we will definitely be back. Highly recommended!

10.0 / 10.0

Beautiful cottage with great facilities.

Beautiful cottage with great facilities.

Lovely cottage with everything you could possibly need provided for your stay. Really helpful hosts who gave great information about the local area. Would recommend this cottage for anyone wishing to visit the beautiful Inishowen Peninsula. We’ll be back!!

10.0 / 10.0

Elnan cottage is small but beautifully formed.

Elnan cottage is small but beautifully formed.

As holiday rentals go, Elnan cottage is pretty near perfection. It is well equipped and comfortable and minutes away from good eating places on one hand and wild wonderful beaches on the other. We will return soon and for longer

10.0 / 10.0

Wonderful

Wonderful

We had a delightful stay The cottage was beautiful and very modernized but still keeping some of its originality. Our host was nice but her caretakers were great from greeting us to helping us find an open Doctor's office for our emergency. We were happy to be so close to all the attractions from Malin Head to Giants Causeway being within a 2 hour drive. showed hot and soft large towels Thank you Sue and Phil for a wonderful stay Absolutely a 5 Star rating from us and we hope to come back

10.0 / 10.0

Schöne Zeit auf Inishowen

Schöne Zeit auf Inishowen

Es hat uns sehr gut gefallen. Das Haus war sehr gut ausgestattet und die Sofas superbequem. Sehr nette Begrüßung, gute Tipps (Essen bei Simpsons! Toll!), richtig bequeme Betten und Kuscheldecken. Wir haben uns sehr wohlgefühlt.

10.0 / 10.0

Alles super!

Alles super!

Es war toll, dass alles da war was wir brauchten und noch mehr!

10.0 / 10.0

Great and lovely

Great and lovely

Het was een heel fijn huis. Mooie lokatie, en zeer vriendelijke vrouw die ons heeft ontvangen

10.0 / 10.0

Super aménagement intérieur, tout y est, grand confort et trés grande propreté.

Super aménagement intérieur, tout y est, grand confort et trés grande propreté.

Superbement équipé, ce point de chute est idéal pour la visite du Donegal et du nord de l'Irlande.

FAQs

Is parking included with this house?

Parking is not specified as an available amenity at Elnan Cottage - A quiet escape. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this house?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is Elnan Cottage - A quiet escape pet friendly?

Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at Elnan Cottage - A quiet escape?

We found 3 amenities for this rental. This includes non-smoking, no pets allowed, and family friendly.

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